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by jonesg
07 May 2024, 12:25
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Re: Engine quit while driving!

check big red wire at the alternater.
by jonesg
10 May 2024, 04:33
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Re: DIY Ball Joint Installation Tool

a 3 lb hammer , long chisel and put the knuckle on concrete.
it will soon give up.
by jonesg
13 May 2024, 08:58
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Re: New (to me) 07 XC70. Under passenger seat wiring connectors: under or on top of the mat..?

acorns and leaves get in the drains and the water ends up in the footwells and underneath seats.
you may need to run something like weedeater trimmer string down the drain, compressed air cleared mine.

water should drain down the A pillar, beneath the door to the ground.
by jonesg
22 May 2024, 21:47
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Re: P2 XC70 rear suspension

looks like it provides stand off clearance for better articulation.
they could have made it simpler but thats why the handling is so good.
i did a bit of work back there, you need good pry bars, jackstands, and 2 red bull energy drinks, it was hard work.
by jonesg
23 May 2024, 10:19
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Re: Hello everyone regarding my 2007 cross country Volvo wagon XC 70

move on - forget him. lets get it fixed.heres a quick videoof my ELM 327, , the camera ran out of space so it cut off but it shows how to plug it in, starting ther app and looking at the temperature. it showed 123F before the camera shut off. Should the fan be running?, only if the AC is on or the e...
by jonesg
29 May 2024, 13:54
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Re: What did you do to your P2 Volvo today?

just adjusted the tie rod length by adding a thin washer in front of the lock nut, assembled everything, dropped it on the floor and I now have 1/16th " toe in, I'm calling it a win,
It test drove straight as an arrow.

on to the next problem.
by jonesg
31 May 2024, 14:05
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Re: New owner of a 2007 V70, big problems? The oil is real.

I would check the compressor rotor for play.
or just go ahead and drop the turbo.
You only need to pull the front alum half with the cartridge.
swap a new cartridge in and reassemble.
by jonesg
31 May 2024, 19:13
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Re: New owner of a 2007 V70, big problems? The oil is real.

The band clamp secures the front alum housing to the hot cast iron rear section. Drain half the coolant, disconnect all the feed and return pipes....some from up top and some from below. The coolant pipe will still give you a shower as coolant is trapped in the feed pipe, be ready with a cloth. Disc...
by jonesg
01 Jun 2024, 21:32
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Re: New owner of a 2007 V70, big problems? The oil is real.

i would remove and examine it first, you need the numbers on the plate anyway.
by jonesg
02 Jun 2024, 01:53
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Re: 2007 XC70...Rack and pinion leaks like sieve. What are my options..?

AylmerQc wrote: 01 Jun 2024, 21:50 Is this a DIY job?
yes, it can be done in a day.